The enemy's plan

We wander through life, at times good and doing good things. At other points, not so much.  Instead of wandering at all, seek out our purpose.  That purpose is ultimately to do the work of and glorify God.  Simultaneously, we must understand the enemy's plan against us so that we don't wander away from God in any way. His plan is subtle and seemingly  nice. But, when you are locked within his clutches, fighting against an intangible enemy, you will begin to wonder, how did this happen? How did I get here? Why me? Has God forsaken me? Why are you allowing this to happen God?

Jesus was tested at his weakest point, during a 40 day and night gastinf period. The devil tried three methods of temptation to derail Him from His purpose: promise of wealth and fame, make food for yourself, and if God loves you, theow yourself off the cliff to see if the angels will catch you.  All approaches were subtle in delivery but death was the result of them all.

Matthew 4New International Version (NIV)

Jesus Is Tested in the Wilderness
4 Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted[a] by the devil. 2 After fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. 3 The tempter came to him and said, “If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become bread.”

4 Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’[b]”

5 Then the devil took him to the holy city and had him stand on the highest point of the temple. 6 “If you are the Son of God,” he said, “throw yourself down. For it is written:

“‘He will command his angels concerning you,
    and they will lift you up in their hands,
    so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.’[c]”
7 Jesus answered him, “It is also written: ‘Do not put the Lord your God to the test.’[d]”

8 Again, the devil took him to a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their splendor. 9 “All this I will give you,” he said, “if you will bow down and worship me.”

10 Jesus said to him, “Away from me, Satan! For it is written: ‘Worship the Lord your God, and serve him only.’[e]”

11 Then the devil left him, and angels came and attended him.

We must know that we are under the same fire and duress that Jesus was at this time.  The devil's plan is to stop us from glorifying God and joining the heavenly Father. Misery loves company, and the enemy wants all of us to join his ill-fated party.  He wants the people of God most.  That is no secret, and the reason why God is glorified when ee are tested and remain true to Jehovah Nisi throughout our period of tribulations.

Somw will fall for one of these methods, its sadly inevitable. Reason being is lack of faith and lack of strength in that faith we have. When trials come upon us, instinct says run. God say in your weakness i am stronger. 

Paul writes, 1 Corinthians 10:13
No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it. 
Galatians 6:1 [ Doing Good to All ] Brothers and sisters, if someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the Spirit should restore that person gently. But watch yourselves, or you also may be tempted.

Take time to know your enemy.  Study them and become well versed in his plot for our demise. He came for Christ, he will definitely come for us.  Whether subtly disguised or utterly direct, his ploy will cause a void between us and the Author of Life.  That is how we wouls be doomed to eternal death.

Father, please continue to order our steps despite our best efforts to wander. Paul said of you in his time of trial that your grace and mercy are sufficient. We know the same is true for us.  Help us YahWeh to grow closer and more intimate with You. Help us to discern that which is of you and of the enemy in our lives. Please Father make your path for us light up brighter than 10,000 suns so it is clear where to go.  Any evil that befalls us, is not of you. In James, you said, James 1:13-15New International Version (NIV)

13 When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone; 14 but each person is tempted when they are dragged away by their own evil desire and enticed. 15 Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death. Let us not fall into the hands and clutches of Death broken for us by the sacrifice of the Lamb of God. Forgive us Father for we are not worthyof the goodness you give us.  Butwe thank You for your grace and mercy bestowed.  We love you, Amen